NTC UWF News March 14, 2023

SHARE: UWF Changing the World

A MORNING APART

You Are Invited

PROGRAM IDEAS

FAITH TALKS: Women + $

Last week an International Women’s Day story about us got national attention! Because we partnered in mission with women in Kenya and changed the world for young girls. (Link to story below.) Be proud of what we do as United Women in Faith and share the story with your friends and church family!

Wendy Campbell, 2023 NTC UWF President.

CELEBRATE & SHARE OUR 2022 MISSION!

Roof on Jerri Savuto Rescue Center - Dec 2022

Roof on Jerri Savuto Rescue Center in Dec. 2022 - almost done!

THANKS video preview

Click on the image above to see a 2 minute video of Kenyan Methodist Women thanking us!

North Texas United Women In Faith Help Rescue Girls In Kenya

Published by ntcumc.org and then shared by UM News Daily Digest on 3/9/2023. The story begins...


This year on International Women’s Day, United Women in Faith (UWF) of the North Texas Conference gives special thanks for the connection it has forged with a group of women and girls halfway across the globe during the height of the pandemic.


While we were all stuck at home and learning to gather together on Zoom, we were making friends with women on the other side of the world,” said North Texas Conference UWF President Wendy Campbell. “We worked together to transform the world for girls in rural western Kenya through a partnership with our 2022 UWF International Mission Project: The Jerri Savuto Rescue Center.”


The mission of the Jerri Savuto Rescue Center is to be a safe haven for girls who are escaping forced marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM). . . Read the whole story here.


Please use the link above to share this story on social media. Make sure your church knows this story too!

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A MORNING APART - East District

EAST-A Morning Apart 3.25.23

A Morning Apart: "What To Say To The Pastor With Many Hats?"

Saturday, March 25th, 2 pm on Zoom


Gather with UWF for fellowship, sharing ideas, and lunch. There is much to celebrate, so take 'a morning apart' to get recharged!

Rev. Kathryn Strempke will be the speaker.

Local groups are encouraged to bring displays, products or projects to share or sell. Reading Programs books will be available for purchase.

Contact Betsy if you need childcare or have questions - 903.870.6221


9 - 9:30 am Sign-in, Fellowship, Coffee & Muffins

9:30 am Worship and Program

11:30 am Lunch


Hosted by the Delta Unit (Enloe, Charleston, & Cooper) at Cooper UMC, 200 Southwest 1st St, Cooper, TX.

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY

Environmental _ Racial Justice

ENVIRONMENTAL & RACIAL JUSTICE event

Saturday, April 22nd 10 am - noon

Northaven UMC in Dallas (on Preston, 1.7 mi south of LBJ)


How are racial and environmental issues connected in your community? Our speaker will be Ilka Vega, national UWF Executive for Economic and Environmental Justice. After her presentation we will gather in small groups for Table Talk on how our communities are affected by these issues and what action steps we can take together and as individuals.

Anyone interested is welcome! Click to register now.

FAITH TALKS - Thurs, March 16

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FAITH TALKS: Women & Our Finances

Thursday, March 16th, 1 pm CST on Zoom


Historically, women have earned less than men but have often found a way to do more with their money. How can women today take control of our finances to build the lives we want for ourselves, family, and world? 

Featuring financial experts:

  • Cecilia Malm, Director of Development for United Women in Faith and 
  • Karen Manczko, Dir of Institutional Relations, and Krystal Holmes, Plan Sponsor Relations Manager, of Wespath Benefits and Investments, a company serving The UMC for 100+ years and maintaining one of the largest faith-based pension funds in the world.  

Register now. no charge

YOU'RE INVITED . . .

All You Want To Know About UWF - 101

VIRTUAL on Zoom: Saturday, March 18th @ noon


United Women in Faith at St. Luke "Community" UMC will host a panel discussion with UWF officers. Come ready with your questions and willingness to learn. Click to see flyer.


Panel featuring: Barbara Weaver, Metro District UWF President; Wendy Campbell, NTC UWF President; Dr. Yvette Richards, Past National President; and Katie Pryor, UWF National Membership Nurture & Outreach Executive.

Hattie_s Luncheon 2023

16th Annual Hattie's Luncheon

Thurs, April 13th @ Highland Park UMC, 11:30 am - 1 pm


Support Wesley-Rankin Community Center at their annual luncheon. Sponsor a group table or go Dutch Treat with friends. Sales continue this week.

Click for online sponsorship & donation form.

A limited number of individual tickets will be available starting on Wednesday, March 15th at the link above.

Celebrate HER STORY brunch logo

HER STORY: Women's Month Brunch

Saturday, March 25th 11am - 1 pm $35


Join the UWF of Church of the Disciple in DeSoto for brunch in a spirit-filled, festive atmosphere. Expect food, fun, prizes and fellowship as we highlight, uplift and share stories of the women of our past, present and future! At Ella's Event Ctr, located in Lancaster Town Square. Tickets are $35, incl. fees. Click for full info and to buy tickets.

Proceeds will benefit local charities and the uplift to the community.

Prayer Breakfast

PRAYER BREAKFAST

Saturday,April 1st 10 am - 1 pm $30


Camp Wisdom UWF invites you to join them for a lovely breakfast buffet as they celebrate their renewal! They reactivated their group one year ago and have participated in lots of missions work. . . and collected, contributed, learned and discussed lots! Bravo, Camp Wisdom UWF!!!

Prayer Panel featuring: Dorothy Pierce, Church of the Disciple, Diane Sessions, The Woods UMC, Pat Wilson, Camp Wisdom UMC and special guest, Barbara Weaver, 1st UMC Cedar Hill, St. Paul UMC and Metro District UWF President.

Click to see flyer and buy a ticket.

CONSIDER THIS PROGRAM IDEA. . .

Interfaith Power & Light

Free License to Screen Films

for your group or congregation

Explore the transition to clean energy with "Current Revolution," a series of short films about a just transition to a clean energy economy valuing workers and frontline community members. The short films are perfect for groups to watch, then discuss in 1, 2, or 3 settings. Total time for all 3 films is 72 minutes. Click for full info & application for licensing.

Spanish presentation kits available.

2023 MISSION PROJECTS

Learn all about this year's two mission projects: complete info here.

Good Neighbor Settlement House
Missing Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

PLEASE TELL US ABOUT. . .

YOUR EVENT INFO - OUR CALENDAR is full of programs that might interest or inspire you. Events listed are open to all. Send your event info including hosting group, time, location and description, graphics, flyers, and registration links.

YOUR STORIES AND ABOUT YOUR MISSION ACTIVITIES - they'll help inspire other groups. Send all info to news@uwfnorthtexas.org

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